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Potawatomi Bingo Casino

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Potawatomi Bingo Casino in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
Employer Potawatomi Bingo Casino Report ID 2019032745
Address 1721 West Canal St. City, State ZIP MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53233
Event Date March 15, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Hernias due to traumatic incidents Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Overexertion in lifting-single episode Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 713210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 43.03000, -87.93000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered a hernia while lifting material.

Incident Summary

On March 15, 2019, a worker at Potawatomi Bingo Casino in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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